This plaque depicts the head of Medusa one of the most recognizable
symbols of ancient Roman, Greek, and Hellenistic art. This head was
usually a centerpiece on the breastplates of the Macedonian kings such
as Alexander the Great, and the Roman Emperors such as Augustus. Medusa
was one of the three Gorgons and she alone had serpents in her hair,
due to Athena cursing her. Medusa was the only one of the three who was
mortal; hence Perseus was able to kill her by cutting off her head
while looking at her in the reflection in a mirrored shield he got from
the Graeae. Item No. 417 Weight 1 Lb. Diameter: 5.75" (15cm),
thickness 0.5" (1.3cm) Made of cast stone with antique finish, comes
with a hole or a hook in the back for easy wall hanging.
$19.99
Finish: Antique Stone, Antique Silver, Bronze, Dark Bronze, Gold, Silver, White
Dimensions: Diameter 5.75" (15cm) x 0.5" (1.3cm) thick
Weight: 1 lbs (0.5 kg)
Item No. 417G
Period: Roman Imperial (1st-4th century A.D.)
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